Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 2007 B.E MINE GEOLOGY-II - Question Paper

1. What is pure Geology? discuss Geology in mining and role of mine Geologist. (20 marks)

2. (a) Write a brief note on concept and scope of Economic-geology in mining Industry..
(b) discuss ore-minerals, gangue minerals & Tenor of ores with suitable examples.
(11+3+3+3)
3. elaborate hydrothermal deposits? discuss the deposits by cavity filling process.
(20 marks)
4. (a) provide an account of Iron-ore deposits of India. (10 marks)
(b) discuss ceramic minerals (10 marks)

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5. provide a detailed account on coal fields of India. (20 marks)

6. provide an account of the formation and distribution of petroleum deposits of India.
(20 marks)
7. explain the principles of mineral exploration. provide an account of Geophysical prospecting mineral
exploration. (20 marks)

8. explain about the guides for location of ore-deposits. Add a note on methods of surface and
subsurface mapping. (20 marks)

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